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  • January 30, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 30, 2013
Lore: Bye, bye birdie: Peacock kidnapped

An unknown man snatched a peacock from the Village neighborhood in 1988. The suspect remains at-large.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2013
ArtisTree's judges narrow list of Design & Dine finalists to three

The Design & Dine contest team is busy choosing three finalists - out of almost 50 entries ­- for a $10,000 backyard makeover. Now, ArtisTree needs your help to narrow it down to one winner.

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Leslie Hogle's favorite picture of her late husband, Al, and her, features them enjoying a vacation together.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 30, 2013
Citizen of the Year: Albert 'Al' Hogle

The late Longboat Key Police Chief Albert F. 'Al' Hogle will receive the 2012 Citizen of the Year award posthumously at the Kiwanis Foundation's Valentine's Ball.

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  • Neighbors
Along with a bevy of academic opportunities, the Longboat Key Education Center offers mind-body classes, such as yoga. Katie Hendrick
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 30, 2013
New classes start in February at LBK Education Center

For 24 years, the Longboat Key Education Center has satisfied locals' curiosities on topics ranging from movies to modern Hebrew poetry. And this year will be no different.

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Euphemia Haye chef/proprietor Raymond Arpke prepares a Belgian endive salad for the first course of the Jan. 25 Forks & Corks Lesson Luncheon. Photo by Robin Hartill.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 30, 2013
Euphemia Haye launches lesson luncheon series

Euphemia Haye's annual "Lesson Luncheon" series opener, "Forks & Corks," taught participants to make three traditional French dishes and then pair them with wine.

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This home at 208 N. Polk Drive has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,085 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.65 million. Photo by Katie Hendrick.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 30, 2013
Home in John Ringling Estates sells for $1.65 million

A home in John Ringling Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Nigel Mould and Nathalie Randanee De Vazeille, of Sarasota, sold their home at 208 N. Polk Drive to Christopher Banner and Katherine Huelster, of Longboat Key, for $1.65 million.

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Cheryl Loeffler
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 30, 2013
Real Estate Reports

Loeffler is the top-producing Premier Sotheby's associate in 2012; The top 10 Realtors in total volume in '12 according to Sarasota-Manatee MLS; Premier Sotheby's reports 35% growth in 2012

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Mary Lou Morris submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Mary Lou Morris submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2013
Obituary: Nancy Roseanne DeRobertis Harris

Nancy Roseanne DeRobertis Harris, 83, of Longboat Key, died Dec. 11.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2013
Obituary: Jimmie Hess

Jimmie Hess, 91, of Birmingham, Ala., and Longboat Key, died Jan. 21.

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  • Neighbors
Nik Wallenda crosses U.S. 41 on the highwire
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 29, 2013
Jan. 29: Daily Headlines Video

Another Waterlefe home robbed; Nik Wallenda crosses U.S. 41 on the highwire; Venice Theatre announces productions in 64th season

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    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 29, 2013
Longboat Island Chapel hosts aging seminars

First topic deals with geriatric case managers

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Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at the Town Clerk’s Office at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 29, 2013
Town seeks applications for police pension board

Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 to the Town Clerk's Office.

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About Last Night: Catholic Charities Ball and Forks & Corks Grand Tasting
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 28, 2013
Jan. 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County consultant recommends rescinding staff credit card restrictions; Longboat Key's Finance director resigns; Beach Road drainage bids higher than expected; About Last Night: Catholic Charities Ball and Forks & Corks Grand Tasting

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